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waybeyondblue's review
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Sexual content and Pregnancy
Minor: Stalking and Body horror
bookally's review
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I feel like my brain is still processing this book. It had me hooked in from the synopsis. I was intrigued as soon as I got into it. I enjoyed the 2 perspectives, although the repetition of A' s sections did eventually did become quite annoying but I get the point that was trying to get made. I enjoyed the writing. I dont know if I would say I necessarily enjoyed the book but it definitely evoked emotions out of me. Although I feel like it was intended I could not stand Marco, he made me angry the way he was towards women especially his ex wife and daughter. His fantasy of A who clearly has her own issues annoys me too. A and her relationship with whoever he is is obviously troubled and abusive and at some points very difficult and uncomfortable to read. It kept me on edge the whole time but I was disappointed by the ending. It sounds like I didn't like the book but I actually did it was just not in the typical sense.
Content Warnings
Minor: Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Physical abuse, and Toxic relationship
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